Grants Coordinator

Chimes International LTD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Tickets at Work

Job summary

Chimes International, Ltd. is seeking a Grants Coordinator to manage grant operations across the full lifecycle. You will identify opportunities, draft proposals, coordinate with departments, and ensure timely reporting, with attention to accuracy and funder requirements.

You'll collaborate across teams to gather information, write compelling proposals, monitor funded projects, and close grants with proper final reports and acknowledgments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Preferred experience in grant writing and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and online research tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify grant opportunities through comprehensive research.
• Evaluate opportunities against mission and projects.
• Track grants from submission to collection.
• Coordinate with departments to gather information for proposals.
• Write compelling grant proposals and revise for accuracy.
• Submit proposals by deadlines and provide requested information.
• Manage responses to grants (awards or rejections).
• Coordinate implementation of grant-funded projects if awarded.
• Monitor progress and prepare accurate grant reports on time.

Skills

Grant writing

Research skills

Communication

Organization

Cross-department collaboration

MS Word

MS Excel

Online research tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Online research tools

Job description

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services— educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Role Overview

As a Grants Coordinator at Chimes International, Ltd., you’ll play a crucial role in managing grant operations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Grant Identification:
• Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential grant opportunities.
• Evaluate each opportunity’s suitability in relation to the organization’s mission and projects.
• Track grants through the cycle from submission to collection.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information for grant proposals.
• Write compelling and well-structured grant proposals.
• Review and revise proposals for accuracy and completeness.
• Submit grant proposals by the deadline, ensuring all required components are included.
• Provide any additional information requested by the funder.
• Keep a copy of submitted proposals for reference.
• Manage responses to grant proposals (awards or rejections).
• If awarded, send an acknowledgment letter to the funder.
• If rejected, send a thank-you letter and review any feedback the funder provides.
• Coordinate the implementation of grant-funded projects if awarded.
• Ensure funds are used as outlined in the proposal.
• Monitor project progress and address any issues.
• Prepare and submit accurate grant reports on time.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information for reports.
• Keep copies of all submitted reports for reference.
• Ensure all grant requirements are met and formally close out the grant.
• Send a final report to the funder summarizing project outcomes and impact.
• Express gratitude to the funder for their support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Preferred experience in grant writing and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and online research tools.

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week)

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers .

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